strut brace

1. naff Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 queensbury Posts: 146 Black saxo vtr

   #1 21st July 2011, 10:36

   thinking about getting one but do the actually do owt or are they just for show?
2. saxovtrPOP L-plater Joined: Mar 2011 Derby Posts: 76 Mk2 VTR

   #2 21st July 2011, 10:38

   They stiffen up the front abit m8, if you want to make a real difference then you are better of getting a upper and lower brace.
3. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #3 21st July 2011, 10:48

   Lower strut braces make a noticeable difference. the front end feels tighter and more precise when driving round corners at speed.
   
   Upper brace makes no noticeable difference. but apparently does help when on track etc.
   
   I sold my upper strut brace ages ago as it did nothing noticeable. After selling, the car felt the same as it did with the brace on.
4. naff Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 queensbury Posts: 146 Black saxo vtr

   #4 21st July 2011, 11:02

   ok how much are the lower ones?cheers
5. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #5 21st July 2011, 11:03

   Not sure new. they go for around £20 second hand though.
6. naff Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 queensbury Posts: 146 Black saxo vtr

   #6 21st July 2011, 11:35

   ah right nice one will keep a look out for one cheers
7. user_48023 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2010 Bournemouth/Edmonton/Chelmsford Posts: 2650 Audi A3

   #7 21st July 2011, 11:42

   if your car is lowered, welcome to hitting your lower brace on every bump you go over. it sits very low, mainly meant for track use, for a daily i wouldnt get one mate
8. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #8 21st July 2011, 11:44

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Delboy if your car is lowered, welcome to hitting your lower brace on every bump you go over. it sits very low, mainly meant for track use, for a daily i wouldnt get one mate

   i never hit a thing with mine
9. naff Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 queensbury Posts: 146 Black saxo vtr

   #9 21st July 2011, 11:56

   its only lowerd 40mm i think never caught on a speed bump or owt
10. user_21226 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 wirral Posts: 6348 Icelandic vtr turbo

    #10 21st July 2011, 12:23

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ashleyp i never hit a thing with mine

    same ive never had a problem on either of mine, 1's down 40mm and the others down 60mm
11. user_48023 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2010 Bournemouth/Edmonton/Chelmsford Posts: 2650 Audi A3

    #11 21st July 2011, 12:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rorz_vts same ive never had a problem on either of mine, 1's down 40mm and the others down 60mm

    how big are you speed bumps my mate down 50 at the front hits everything round here! all lower braces i see for sale too all have damage from countless hits on bumps, you lucky people! my manifold hits a few things let alone getting a lower brace lol